Purple
- Assets
- $9.1k
- Revenue
- $262.1k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Lansing, MI
- Founding
- 01/2015
- Data as of
- 08/2018
- EIN
- 46-2649125
Organization Overview
Purple is located in Lansing, MI. The organization was established in 2015. According to its NTEE Classification (P12) the organization is classified as: Fund Raising & Fund Distribution, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Purple is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 08/2018, Purple generated $262.1k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 2 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (21.4%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $304.2k during the year ending 08/2018. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2018
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
RELIEF OF THE UNDERPRIVILEGED AND COMBATING COMMUNITY DEGENERATION PRIMARY ACTIVITY FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDED 8/31/18 WAS FISCAL SPONSORSHIP OF WE WANT THE LAND COALITION WWTLC PURCHASE OF THE LAND PROJECT
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
WWTLC PURCHASE OF THE LAND PROJECT PURPLE ENTERED INTO A FISCAL SPONSORSHIP AGREEMENT WITH WE WANT THE LAND COALITION WWTLC IN SEPTEMBER 2016 TO SUPPORT WWTLCS PURCHASE OF THE LAND PROJECT. THE PROJECT RAISED FUNDS FOR A DOWNPAYMENT FOR PURCHASE OF LAND AT THE SITE OF THE FORMER MICHIGAN WOMYNS MUSIC FESTIVAL IN WESTERN MICHIGAN.THE PROJECT MISSION IS TO PROVIDE WOMEN AND GIRLS WITH UNIQUELY EMPOWERING AND HEALING EXPERIENCES AND OPPORTUNITIES BY MAKING THE LAND AVAILABLE TO ORGANIZATIONS THAT ARE DEDICATED TO SERVING WOMEN AND GIRLS FOR THEIR PROGRAMMING AND EVENTS. A LAND CONTRACT WAS SIGNED BY WWTLC FOR THE LAND IN APRIL 2017. PURPLE ASSISTED IN FUNDRAISING AND EXTENSIVE ADMINISTRATIVE AND MENTORING TASKS WHILE WWTLC APPLIED FOR 501C3 STATUS. FURTHER FUNDRAISING FOR WWTLC WAS DONE IN FISCAL YEAR ENDED 8/31/18 TO HELP MEET THE LAND CONTRACT PAYMENTS AND SUPPORT INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT AND STAFF TO MAINTAIN THE LAND.
PARTIAL SPONSORSHIP OF THE ANNUAL EAST LANSING WOMEN IN THE ARTS FESTIVAL WITA HELD IN NOVEMBER TO CELEBRATE REGIONAL WOMEN ARTISTS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Marilyn Frye President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Elizabeth Glew Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Valerie Osowski Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Julie Haan Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 20 | $0 |
Carolyn Shafer Board Member | Trustee | 30 | $0 |
Penny Gardner Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $255,515 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $255,515 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $6,491 |
| Investment income | $115 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $262,121 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $286,077 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $4,575 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $651 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $2,637 |
| All other expenses | $800 |
| Total functional expenses | $304,233 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $9,144 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $9,144 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $0 |
| Unrestricted restricted net Assets | $9,144 |
| Temporarily restricted net Assets | $0 |
| Permanently restricted net Assets or current funds | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Total net assets or fund balances | $9,144 |